Consider the sequence of steps to solve the equation: 5(x - 3) = 7x 2 step 1 ⇒ 10(x - 3) = 7x step 2 ⇒ 10x - 30 = 7x step 3 ⇒ 3x - 30 = 0 step 4 ⇒ 3x = 30 step 5 ⇒ x = 10 identify the property of equality which yields step 3.

because linear equations are a lot simpler than quadratics equations, and linear equations formula is a lot easier to memorize. that's why i think they're harder.

the factors of 24 are 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12 and 24. hope this ! mark brainliest! you v much! : )